Baby Jessica: The Power of Teamwork
| Category: | Defining Moments |
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| Notes: | In October 1987, an 18-month-old girl named Jessica McClure fell into a well in Texas. The rescue captured national attention. |
Baby Jessica: The Power of Teamwork
In October 1987, a toddler named Jessica McClure fell into a narrow well in her aunt's backyard in Midland, Texas. She was just 18 months old-and stuck 22 feet below ground.
For 58 hours, the world watched as firefighters, miners, doctors, and volunteers worked around the clock to rescue her. It wasn't one person who saved her-it was a team. Each played a role, and every moment mattered.
The rescue wasn't fast. It wasn't easy. But it worked-because people believed it was worth doing together.
As Scouts, we learn that teamwork isn't just for games or campouts-it's how great things get done in the real world.